Page 42 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006 Retirement ceremony a source of pride for many One of the nicest events I have attended in many a year was the retirement ceremony of United States Magistrate Judge Joel M. Feldman. It had a patriotic flair to it, one that made me proud to be an American and, as always, proud to be a retired colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. I was especially proud of Joel, a retired captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He wore his Navy uniform, which made me doubly proud of him. Joel and I go back a few years, to when he called my brother a “tootball” player. Joel, his late sister, and parents lived, as we did, in the court apartments at 501 Boulevard N.E. <strong>The</strong> ceremony was held at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building/United States Her name is Rachel. She is 74 years old and has dementia and a failing heart. Rachel’s 76-year-old husband is her primary caregiver, and he is reluctant to accept assistance, even from their only daughter, who lives across town. Because of his own age and health status, he finds caregiving very difficult. Weinstein Hospice is called. Sam, age 56, has cancer of the pan- BY Gene Asher Courthouse at 75 Spring Street. But back to the flair of patriotism: Major General Larry Taylor, USMCR (Ret), called for the Colors in a heart-stirring presentation of the American flag by U.S. Naval Sea Cadets, LTjg Laura McIntosh commanding. Admiral William O. (Dusty) Miller, USNR (Ret), led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag. And, of course, there was a <strong>Jewish</strong> presence there—not only the retiree, but Cantor creas and liver. Sam declined a biopsy after the initial test confirmed the cancer diagnosis. He also chose to forego all chemotherapy or radiation, stating that he would prefer quality of life to whatever limited extension of life could be attained. For Sam and his wife, Melinda, the most important use of their remaining time is to spend it together. <strong>The</strong>y have three adult children, all of whom live out of town. Donna Faye Marcus of Temple Sinai, who led us in the National Anthem, and Rabbi Phil Kranz, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Sinai, who gave the invocation and asked for a minute of silent devotion in honor of the U.S. military. Cantor Marcus led us in Irving Berlin’s classic “God Bless America,” and the benediction was given by Chief Rabbi Ron Segel of Temple Sinai. Chief Judge Jack T. Camp presided. Speakers included Edward L. Greenblatt, Paul Kish, and the Honorable Alan J. Baverman. <strong>The</strong> portrait of Judge Feldman that will hang in the courtroom was presented by Amanda Feldman, Judge Feldman’s granddaughter, and Kyle and Abbie Rose Kinsler, great nephew and niece of Judge Feldman. Weinstein Hospice is called. When it became clear that Dad was not going to get well, the family knew that they wanted him at home in a loving atmosphere, with caring medical attention that focused on keeping him comfortable. <strong>The</strong>y felt this would give them the time they wanted to spend with him in his last days, as well as the comfort of knowing that he would be handled with dignity and respect. After sixty-three years of caring for Dad, Mom was able to hand decisions over to Weinstein Hospice. Every hospice story is sacred. As people approach the end of their lives during terminal illness, they tend to return to their cultural and spiritual roots. Being embraced and acknowledged by a loving community is fundamental to <strong>Jewish</strong> spirituality. Since 1999, the Vi and Milton Weinstein Hospice has helped almost 700 patients and families live as fully as possible and ease the way for a “good death.” Weinstein Hospice is the only non-profit <strong>Jewish</strong> hospice serving Metro Atlanta. So often, Weinstein Hospice staff members hear families say, “I wish I had known sooner about hospice.” Families confronting serious illness frequently suffer too long before accessing supportive services, in part due to myths about hospice and palliative care. THE TRUTH ABOUT HOSPICE • Hospice is a coordinated holistic concept of care that addresses body, mind, and spirit for patients and their loved ones confronting life-limiting illness. Hospice’s unit of care is not just the patient; it includes loved ones and pri- Among the U. S. district judges in attendance was the Honorable Marvin H. Shoob, senior judge. It was a moving ceremony. I could not help but think how proud Joel’s late parents, Rosalie Bach Feldman and Louis Feldman, would be of their only son. __________ As predicted, I knew I would omit people inadvertently from last issue’s all-time <strong>Jewish</strong> football team. Certainly on the squad would be Harry P. (Koon) Kuniansky, an all-state guard at old Atlanta Boys High School and a starter and solid performer on the University of Georgia’s 1942 Rose Bowl team. No doubt, there are others I cannot think of at this time. Hospice helps individuals and their families meet end-of-life challenges Classnotes From page 41 Championship. Pictured: (back row, l-r) Coach Schmmit, Ben Binderow, Joey Galanti, Lee Perlis, Tommy Antonino, Ben Davis, Zach Beagle, Jake Seltman, Ben Greenberg, Kyle Schaffer, Ryan Goldstein; (front row, l-r) Michael Goldman, Forest Schwartz, Jonathan Stone, Jacob Greifer, and Richard Quegan CHAMPIONS. <strong>The</strong> Davis Academy Girls A-Softball advanced to the MAAC championship and won the school’s first softball championship. Pictured: (back row, l-r) Coach Cooper, Jamie Gottlieb, Rachel Hirsch, Sara Kaplan, Coach Moore; (kneeling, l-r) Allyson Eisenberg, Eva Moss, Emma Weinstein, Elli Bock, Isabelle Block, Lindsey Gordon, Ruby Freeman; (front row, l-r) Juliana Altman and Lindsey Rosenberg CROSS COUNTRY PHENOMS. For its first year, the Davis Academy Cross Country team has had a phenomenal “run.” Joseph Neder has led the team since the beginning of the school year, placing no less than 7th in meets with over 200 runners, winning the Faith Lutheran Invitational. Coached by Matthew Barry, Middle School social studies teacher, the team competed and won its first MAAC championship in Davis history—the first ever won by a boys team. Pictured: (back row, l-r) Drew Zucker, Nathan Simon, Joseph Neder, Logan Berland, Coach Barry, Adam Schweber, Samuel Lack; (front row, l-r) Eliot Zerden, Brandon Gold, Matthew Palay, and Alec Brown mary caregivers. • Hospice is not a place. <strong>The</strong> patient can stay at home in familiar surroundings with hospice care. • Hospice is a personalized service provided by a compassionate team of healthcare professionals including registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, a rabbi, medical director, and trained volunteers. • <strong>The</strong> patient can continue seeing his or her physician, who manages care in coordination with the hospice medical director and nurses. At any time during a life-limiting illness, it is appropriate for physicians to discuss all of a patient’s care options, including hospice. • Hospice honors nature’s way and does not hasten or prolong the dying process. If improvement in the condition occurs and the disease seems to be in remission, the patient can be discharged from hospice and return to aggressive therapy or resume his or her daily life. In fact, a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that there are an estimated 100,000 “hospice survivors” annually. • Hospice considers helping family members an essential part of its mission. Social workers and volunteers offer bereavement support for a year following the death of a loved one. • Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private health insurance policies. Weinstein Hospice endeavors to promote meaningful dialogue so that people will become comfortable enough to make better plans and end-of-life decisions prior to a crisis.
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